Access to Justice

Overview

The Access to Justice Project provides assistance and support to poor persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems. Members are offered the opportunity for direct experience with the legal system, excellent supervision and a chance to make a critical difference in the lives of poor people and their communities. They will team with dedicated professionals working in one of our seven law offices located in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, New York.

They will provide support and facilitate access to services that contribute to the improved economic well-being of poor people, avoid displacement from housing and secure benefits providing subsistence income, health care and food. Members work full-time, Monday-Friday, 9-5, for either a six-month or twelve-month term.

• Provide screening and intake for poor persons seeking civil legal assistance.
• Recruit and support volunteer lawyers, students and community members.
• Assist legal aid staff to enhance service to clients.
• Work with community agencies serving the poor to strengthen collaborations.
• Provide outreach and community education.

• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

• Ex-Offender Reentry
• Homelessness
• Housing
• Community and Economic Development

• Social Services
• Community Organization
• Counseling
• Communications
• Computers/Technology

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Program:
  Access to Justice
• Program Start/End Date: 11/01/2025 - 10/31/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Part Time
• Education level:
  Some college
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum: 20 Maximum:
  None
• Program Locations: NEW YORK
• Accepting Applications:
  From 10/01/2025 To 10/31/2026

Thomas Dubel

215

E. Church St.

Elmira NY 14901

tdubel

lawny.org